Newshttps://www.virtual-college.co.uk/rss-feeds/newsNews RSS Feeden{709FB6EB-A746-4D9C-923B-972DF5B6E349}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/online-content-for-your-lmsOnline Content for your Learning Management System (LMS)Virtual College is helping to enhance the learner journey by enabling its online training resources to be delivered via organisations’ existing learning management platforms (LMS). The process provides a simple and rapid way to share a wide range of over 200 of Virtual College’s coursesThu, 15 Nov 2018 15:50:04 Z{166CC8C1-38E3-43F2-929D-12440711341D}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/food-hygiene/2018/11/how-will-brexit-impact-the-food-and-drink-industryHow Brexit Will Impact the Food and Drink IndustryBrexit is undoubtedly the defining political issue of our times, and despite the EU referendum taking place more than two years ago, very little about the UK’s withdrawal from the political union is known for certain.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:41:18 Z{5806B716-C7DF-4CCD-AB54-F897FCB9F512}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/food-hygiene/2018/11/future-of-food-manufacturing-editionFuture of Food: Manufacturing EditionOur ‘Future of Food’ article series seeks to reveal more about some of the major trends, developments and issues facing various industries on the food sector. In this article, we’re going to look at food in the manufacturing industry in particularThu, 15 Nov 2018 11:18:23 Z{44F35649-B9FA-4D7F-A9EB-836A535E9756}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/health-and-safety/2018/11/why-is-manual-handling-training-so-importantWhy is Manual handling Training so important?Manual handling is something that most people will encounter in their work lives, whether it’s something as simple as moving a box of files. But how important is it really? Is it just common sense or should training be taken to ensure you’re getting it right? Let’s take a lookThu, 15 Nov 2018 10:34:35 Z{B5ECA8C4-097E-40CF-A551-CC26DC61BE78}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/healthcare/2018/11/importance-of-mandatory-and-statutory-training-in-the-nhsThe Importance of Mandatory and Statutory Training in the NHSTraining is a hugely important part of working for the NHS; it ensures that staff have the skills and knowledge they need to carry out their roles safely and effectively. In few other sectors is it as important that employees know how to keep themselves and their patients safe.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:33:00 Z{CB3D665D-B401-49A9-A649-391C1A35D3C7}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/guide-5-steps-to-good-mental-health-and-wellbeingGuide: 5 steps to good mental health and wellbeingGood health and wellbeing is essential in the workplace. Read our guide for 5 steps to good mental health and wellbeing,.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:30:47 Z{66087ABA-FABF-4DBE-B69F-961307DF5A00}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/health-and-safety/2018/11/how-long-does-it-take-to-complete-a-first-aid-courseHow long does it take to complete a first aid course?First aid is a hugely valuable skill that can be applied in situations ranging from minor injuries to severe life-threatening accidents and illnesses. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:03:45 Z{1634B979-FF38-492D-BC64-5659210A8FF3}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/why-is-visual-management-so-importantWhy is visual management so important?What is visual management and what benefits can it bring to a business? We take a look at this topic for business managers and leaders.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:45:43 Z{7FCDE705-02B6-4B5B-ADD6-6F161A87587A}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/future-of-food-catering-and-hospitality-editionFuture of Food: Catering and Hospitality EditionOur ‘Future of Food’ article series seeks to reveal more about some of the major trends, developments and issues facing various industries on the food sector. In this article, we’re going to look at the catering and hospitality industry.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:37:51 Z{2EF03345-A961-40A7-A74F-A329B80332CA}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/future-of-food-retail-edition-960x540Future of Food; Retail EditionOur ‘Future of Food’ article series seeks to reveal more about some of the major trends, developments and issues facing various industries in the food sector. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:25:47 Z{4C7A0ED7-07E6-4E28-8DAC-C1DAD06E75FA}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/health-and-safety/2018/11/how-often-do-you-have-to-renew-your-first-aid-certificateHow often do you have to renew your first aid certificateFirst aiders require certified training, but how long does this last, and is that the only training you need?Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:11:35 Z{DBD8B789-C5D0-428C-B404-86482F32E2D0}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/how-to-overcome-pest-factors-in-delivering-impactful-elearning-contentHow to overcome PEST factors in delivering impactful e-learning contentPESTLE analysis is a great starting point when undertaking a new e-learning project as it forces us to ask questions which we may not have thought of initially.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:11:15 Z{D5EC1186-604B-482D-9ACE-909A99E53067}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/food-hygiene/2018/11/food-labelling-and-packaging-legislation-in-the-uk-a-guide-for-businessesFood Labelling and Packaging Legislation in the UK: A guide for businessesPre-packaged food in the UK must meet a variety of labelling and packaging requirements. Read this article to find out more about ingredients, warnings and more.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:17:53 Z{AEF6E7D5-ED85-4A86-8982-7EF25780FA23}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/food-hygiene/2018/11/employee-training-adding-value-to-your-street-food-businessEmployee training: Adding value to your street food businessStreet food carts are big business these days, there is a lot of competition, and many businesses will be considering the ways in which they can really add value in order to stand out.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 11:47:39 Z{EA27A22D-083F-4ADA-AEB9-D7C7ADDE2366}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/the-importance-of-allergy-awareness-trainingThe importance of allergy awareness trainingThousands of people in the UK live with food allergies, both minor and severe, and they rely on awareness in the food & drink industry. Find out more here.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:39:07 Z{F360160D-A2C9-4D5C-8354-4B4A0E1897EE}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/what-is-manual-handling-in-careWhat is manual handling in care?Read this article to find out what you need to know when it comes to moving and handling in the care sector. We look at risks, legislation and best practice.Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:30:00 Z{D7DF75AC-51F5-4662-990E-6921CF8F1E71}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/11/how-the-dairy-industry-is-changingHow the dairy industry is changingWe take a look at some of the key factors that are likely to drive change in the dairy industry over the next few years, from farmers to retailers.Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:30:00 Z{8514B7FB-164C-46DC-AA86-8534644D7D6B}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/food-hygiene/2018/11/plastic-tax-and-the-food-and-drink-industryPlastic Tax and the Food and Drink IndustryNot clear on the Chancellor’s new plastic tax? Find out what it could mean for the food and drinks industry here.Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:07:52 Z{462C13FF-FB56-4B66-9096-2D45C2B588C7}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/10/safeguarding-young-people-with-mental-health-problemsSafeguarding young people with mental health problemsYoung people’s mental health is becoming a global concern. So much so that it was the theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day, and the government has announced that it is a huge focus of theirs. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:27:39 Z{22B42C1A-0CB9-47B1-B925-28359319D87E}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/10/how-can-we-support-young-childrenHow can we support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing?If you are a parent or carer then having a basic understanding of children and young people’s mental health will put you in a good place to start providing meaningful support. Here we hope to help you do just thatTue, 30 Oct 2018 11:21:53 Z{747F7489-7159-4A9D-BF6B-559139099894}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/01/the-spread-of-political-fake-newsHas the spread of political fake news changed the way social media operates?The proliferation of so-called "fake news" in the last year has had a major impact on the political landscape - but has also resulted in cyber security implications for social media platforms.Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:32:00 +0100{E32BC08C-6A3E-4D77-BCBE-3AC810E759D8}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2017/08/content-creation-vs-content-curation-in-e-learningContent creation vs content curation in e-learningWe’re always looking at how people learn; whether this comes from peers, mentors, experience or books, people learn in different ways and these are constantly changing as the world and the technology we use changes too.Sun, 21 Oct 2018 09:05:00 +0100{674EDD57-30CF-4083-9CAE-51224F9EFA2E}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/10/mandatory-training-for-health-and-social-care-workersMandatory Training for Health and Social Care WorkersIn this article, we’re going to look at mandatory training in this sector; what it is and what it should cover.Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:06:38 +0100{27A37B08-AA14-4C1D-8017-F2A9F8562E51}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/10/what-is-mental-health-and-mental-wellbeingWhat is Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing?What is mental health and mental wellbeing? A big question which has myriad answers. Ask a room full of people this question, and I can assure you that each answer will be slightly different.Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:54:01 +0100{126CE5CF-0163-4B3F-AC64-2C188EA683A6}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/10/mental-health-and-the-construction-industryMental Health and the Construction IndustryMental health is widely recognised as one of the great challenges facing healthcare and society as a whole. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the issues surrounding mental health as it relates to the construction industry in particular.Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:22:23 +0100{8683227E-A830-444A-BD41-388ED06997F3}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/10/working-together-to-safeguard-children-2018-the-updatesWorking Together to Safeguard Children 2018: The UpdatesAnyone who has been working with children in the last decade or so is likely to be well aware of Working Together to Safeguard Children – the government’s key document for everyone who works with, or carries out work related to, children.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:03:03 +0100{675D4402-422A-45CF-9304-FD19D42E0987}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/10/safeguarding-in-schools-best-practiceSafeguarding in Schools: Best practiceWe’ve enthusiastically shared our passion about the need and importance of safeguarding in education but the big question is how – how do we ensure effective safeguarding in schools?Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:50:31 +0100{103CB14C-99DF-4BA8-8694-9521C3241C18}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/10/mental-health-are-we-ready-to-listenMental Health - Are we ready to listen?When deciding what mental health topic to choose for this article, I started to panic. Where do I even begin? There are so many potentials. But then it came to me. A topic I think is often overlooked: the difficulty of truly listening.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:35:56 +0100{3092B330-7CAA-4E8A-A75B-4FD74674E66E}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/food-hygiene/2018/10/brexit-and-hospitality-a-post-brexit-workforceBrexit and The Hospitality Industry: A post-Brexit WorkforceAs the clock ticks down to Britain's exit from the European Union, we turn our focus to the implications leaving the EU may have on the hospitality industry and the hospitality workforce in particular.Tue, 09 Oct 2018 09:22:00 +0100{DD779A31-7859-4205-91A7-C528F011BA7C}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/save-a-life/2018/10/rotary-district-1220-makes-prepared-to-save-a-life-pledgeRotary District 1220 makes Prepared to Save a Life PledgeRotary District 1220 has become the first rotary district in the UK to make a Prepared to Save a Life pledge to train all of their members in lifesaving with a free online course. Find out more.Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:43:00 +0100{FC34980B-ECE1-4494-B52A-D0668B19F31C}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/world-of-learning-2018What to expect from Virtual College at World of Learning 2018Virtual College is exhibiting and presenting two seminars at The World of Learning 2018, NEC Birmingham on 16th & 17th October 2018.Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:14:43 +0100{D79341CD-77E8-41A3-91F3-863E6DA2D512}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/virtual-college-shortlisted-for-two-prestigious-awardsVirtual College Shortlisted for Two Prestigious AwardsVirtual College, has been shortlisted in both the Sunday Times Tech Track ‘Ones to Watch’ Rankings and for the ‘Best Online Distance Learning Programme’ in The Learning Technologies Awards 2018.Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:30:06 +0100{EFDCF5E1-F376-45C0-A88A-087B7C23A08F}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/food-hygiene/2018/09/ukhospitality-and-the-importance-of-this-to-the-uk-economy-post-brexitUKHospitality and its Importance to The UK Economy post-BrexitEarlier this year, the British Hospitality Association (BHA) and Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) merged to create UKHospitality, a new association representing 700 operators across 65,000 sites.Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:15:07 +0100{67B7CA05-C187-4737-B58A-0F281FB4F638}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/top-five-ways-to-improve-mental-wellbeing-in-your-workplaceTop five ways to improve mental wellbeing in your workplaceThe workplace has come a long way over the last 10 years in recognising the importance of employee mental wellbeing. However, many organisations still need to understand why this is relevant and are struggling to address the challenges and how to remove the stigma in the workplace. Read our top five ways you can improve mental wellbeing in your workplace.Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:07:14 +0100{05CA5445-7CE2-4987-8C4B-8A7DE3359C40}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/new-research-reveals-challenges-facing-young-people-with-food-allergies-and-intolerancesNew research reveals challenges facing young people with food allergies and intolerancesThe results are from a bespoke survey released by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), in partnership with Allergy UK (AUK) and the Anaphylaxis Campaign (AC), on the views of young people living with food allergies and intolerances.Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:53:32 +0100{FD9132CD-2A18-40C2-B57D-6D2E6057766F}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/safeguarding/2018/09/keeping-children-safe-in-education-2018Keeping children safe in education 2018The Department for Education recently revised ‘Keeping children safe in education: statutory guidance for schools and colleges’, following a 10-week consultation earlier this year.Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:57:56 +0100{79477C75-E5E3-44BB-BD56-4731E10FD47D}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/safeguarding/2018/09/safeguarding-in-sportSafeguarding in sportLearning and development in sport, specifically when it comes to safeguarding, has not always been a high training priority throughout many sporting bodies and organisations.Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:44:53 +0100{67F94953-35F5-476E-BB20-D5F12D106286}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/how-to-use-an-lms-to-deliver-a-modern-leadership-and-management-training-programmeHow to use an LMS to deliver a modern leadership and management training programmeManaging learning effectively is a key component in ensuring successful online training. If you choose a solution that does not cater for your needs, the entire learning experience is damaged. Do you have a solution that not only meets your training needs but also meets your organisation’s leadership and management needs? Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:09:46 +0100{982DBFCA-6B20-457E-8878-2F887369516A}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/skilling-up-low-cost-high-rewardSkilling up-low cost high rewardSkills and knowledge are valuable business assets, and they can be acquired by investing in people. Training is part of this, and in this article we look at online learning in particular.Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:58:56 +0100{7A3947F7-B234-4B57-9361-3556D96D8E39}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/first-aid-basics-for-sole-tradersFirst aid basics for Sole TradersIt’s important for sole traders to have a basic understanding of first aid for those unlikely incidents, whether they involve customers, partners or members of the general public.Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:00:49 +0100{E713D31C-ED9F-43CC-B477-B90AC63289DB}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/restaurants-and-the-environment-how-can-you-helpRestaurants and the Environment - How can you help?Virtually all businesses know that they could be doing better when it comes to doing their part for the environment, and restaurants are undoubtedly going to make a large proportion of those.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:45:06 +0100{10EDDB94-414A-436B-A0A3-D1B8A29B51C1}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/is-gamification-the-future-of-e-learning-in-the-food-and-drinks-industryIs Gamification the Future of E-learning in the Food and Drinks Industry?You’ve probably heard of the term ‘gamification’ - it’s something that lots of business consultants, marketing executives and tutors, are using. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:27:23 +0100{FFF26D28-8C57-412C-BA33-761D456A22C2}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/essential-health-and-safety-for-the-office-environmentEssential Health and Safety for the Office EnvironmentHealth and safety is a never a hugely popular topic of discussion in the workplace, particularly in offices where there are few perceived risks. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:32:25 +0100{55583B90-EDA7-4C24-8AEF-160C1C1053B4}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/08/food-and-drink-safety-in-schoolsFood and Drink Safety in SchoolsOne of the most important responsibilities that a school has is the safety of its students, and this extends to all aspects of school life. As a result, food hygiene is a particularly important topic to think about.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:10:00 +0100{42693ACB-0B0F-4C82-8195-6DC964CB176A}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/08/first-aid-for-teachers-what-you-need-to-knowFirst Aid for Teachers; What You Need to KnowAll teachers have a responsibility to keep their students safe, which may in some instances mean that they are required to give first aidTue, 04 Sep 2018 08:05:00 +0100{9A754255-5904-4214-824B-568C2192F208}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/health-and-safety/2018/09/fire-safety-considerations-for-small-businessesFire safety considerations for small businessesDo you run a small business and don’t know where to start with fire safety? Read this article for an introduction to the law, your responsibilities, and what you need to consider.Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:48:05 +0100{356699DD-791E-4CEE-A882-773915CF5F8E}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/09/what-are-the-7-basic-principles-of-haccpWhat are the 7 basic principles of HACCP?If you work in the food industry, then there’s a very good chance you’ve heard of, or are reasonably well aware of what HACCP is. It’s an important part of maintaining a safe environment when dealing with food intended for human consumption, and refers to the process undertaken in order to achieve this. The acronym stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and deals with anything biological, chemical and physical that pertains to food safety. There are seven important HACCP principles, and we’re going to cover each one of them hereMon, 03 Sep 2018 12:52:14 +0100{E87B8B77-7971-4D77-93E8-082850F56842}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/08/fire-safety-for-the-construction-industryFire Safety for the Construction IndustryIn this article, we are going to take a look at the main points to note when it comes to fire safety on construction sites.Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:43:43 +0100{612A722A-DD8D-455B-8513-B92F6DF14E54}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/08/how-teachers-can-spot-signs-of-abuse-and-child-neglectHow Teachers can spot signs of Abuse and Child NeglectSigns of abuse can be difficult to spot in children, especially child neglect and emotional abuse. Physical abuse signs are clearer, but it can still be challenging for Teachers.Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:16:51 +0100{F82A976A-FBB5-46DA-87E0-7EC7E0019C52}https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/news/virtual-college/2018/08/the-difference-between-an-lms-and-lcmsThe Difference between an LMS and LCMSBusinesses that have a strong commitment to developing their employees will no doubt have come across the terms LMS and LCMS in the past. Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:37:32 +0100